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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Castle Town
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van in Castle Town and the surrounding area.
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Christmas parties
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
Book the van in Castle Town
Fish and chip van hire in Castle Town, cooked to order
The van needs no kitchen, no hall and no crockery. It needs a level, firm spot to park and a clear way in, which most drives, car parks and yards can offer. For gatherings after a funeral and milestone birthday parties, we can cook gravy, haddock and chips and pie and chips and more.
Somewhere like Castle Town, a yard or firm field often works. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Area
- Castle Town (BN44)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Castle Town?
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. A van needs only a level spot and permission to park, and the food is cooked to order. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
What you get with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Something for guests to gather round
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
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How we price a fish and chip van
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Access and parking
- Your choice of menu
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The length of service
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of the space and the way in
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your event. By late September, sunset in Castle Town is around 7:05pm, and in December it is nearer 3:55pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a level parking spot ready
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Castle Town questions
Do you come out to small places like Castle Town?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you serve after a service at St Botolph's Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What can guests choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Bringing the van to Castle Town
Castle Town is about 3 miles north of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. Whether your event is in the middle of Castle Town or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Castle Town to Brighton (8 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Shoreham-By-Sea station, roughly 3.2 miles south of the centre. After a service at St Botolph's Church, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house. The coast is within about 4 miles of Castle Town, and fish and chips always feels right near the sea. Sea breezes can be strong, so we think about where the queue will stand.
Wherever your event is in BN44, we can fry fresh for your guests. Local streets include Henfield Road, The Bostal and Shoreham Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Nearby, we also serve events in Adur (2 miles south), Old Shoreham (3 miles south), Shoreham-by-Sea (3 miles south), Fulking (3 miles east) and Kingston by Sea (4 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Horsham (13 miles north), Worthing (6 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (12 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (9 miles north-east), Littlehampton (11 miles south-west) and Lancing (4 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Southlands Hospital (3.1 miles south-east) and Steyning Museum (1.5 miles north-west). The countryside around Castle Town includes Mill Hill and Truleigh Hill.
- Local schools include Steyning Grammar School (1.8 miles north-west)
About the food
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order.
Where the van can park in Castle Town
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Castle Town
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Events we cater in Castle Town
Everyone knows what they’re getting.
Whatever the occasion in Castle Town, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are often booked for:
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Work Christmas parties
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
Among the historic houses close to Castle Town are Portslade Manor (4.2 miles south-east). Historic venues often limit vehicles, so ask early if you’re booking one.
Before you book anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- What happens if plans change
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether there’s a minimum
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch